Silicon ChipBook Store - February 2001 SILICON CHIP
  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Publisher's Letter: Time is ripe for a renaissance of electronics clubs
  4. Feature: How To Observe Meteors Using Junked Gear by Bruce Mitchell
  5. Project: Li'l Pulser Train Controller by John Clarke & Leo Simpson
  6. Project: MIDI-Mate: A MIDI Interface For PCs by Jim Rowe
  7. Project: Bass Blazer Sub Woofer Display by Rick Walters
  8. Product Showcase
  9. Review: Sony's Big Rear-Projection TV Set by Leo Simpson
  10. Project: 2-Metre Elevated Groundplane Antenna by Philip Watson
  11. Order Form
  12. Feature: An Easy Way To Make PC Boards At Home by Heath Young
  13. Project: The LP Doctor: Cleaning Up Clicks & Pops; Pt.2 by John Clarke & Leo Simpson
  14. Vintage Radio: The Healing 412E: a PC-board valve radio by Rodney Champness
  15. Notes & Errata: Audio/Video Transmitter / Rain Gauge
  16. Book Store
  17. Market Centre
  18. Outer Back Cover

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Articles in this series:
  • The LP Doctor: Cleaning Up Clicks & Pops; Pt.1 (January 2001)
  • The LP Doctor: Cleaning Up Clicks & Pops; Pt.1 (January 2001)
  • The LP Doctor: Cleaning Up Clicks & Pops; Pt.2 (February 2001)
  • The LP Doctor: Cleaning Up Clicks & Pops; Pt.2 (February 2001)

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REFERENCE GREAT BOOKS FOR AUDIO POWER AMP DESIGN HANDBOOK INDUSTRIAL BRUSHLESS SERVOMOTORS By Douglas Self. 2nd Edition Published 2000 85 $ By Peter Moreton. Publ. 2000 From one of the world’s most respected audio authorities. The new 2nd edition is even more comprehensive, includes sections on load-invariant power amps, distortion residuals, diagnosis of amplifier problems, and much more. 368 pages in paperback. VIDEO SCRAMBLING AND DESCRAMBLING for Edition 1998 TCP/IP EXPLAINED 99 AUDIO ELECTRONICS Satellite & Cable TV by Graf & Sheets If you've ever wondered how they scramble video on cable and satellite TV, this book tells you! Encoding/decoding systems (analog and digital systems), encryption, even schematics and details of several encoder and decoder circuits for experimentation. Intended for both the hobbyist and the professional. 290 pages in paperback. NEW 2nd $ By John Linsley Hood. First published 1995. Second edition 1999. 65 $ This book is for anyone involved in designing, adapting and using analog and digital audio equipment. It covers tape recording, tuners and radio receivers, preamplifiers, voltage amplifiers, audio power amplifiers, compact disc technology and digital audio, test and measurement, loudspeaker crossover systems, power supplies and noise reduction systems. 375 pages in soft cover. By Philip Miller. Published 1997. $ 99 By Tim Williams. First published 1991 (reprinted 1997). $ LOCAL AREA NETWORKS: An Introduction to the Technology 65 Includes grounding, printed circuit design and layout, the characteristics of practical active and passive components, cables, linear ICs, logic circuits and their interfaces, power supplies, electromagnetic compatibility, safety and thermal management. 302 pages, in paperback. ELECTRIC MOTORS AND DRIVES By John E. McNamara. 2nd edition 1996. EMC FOR PRODUCT DESIGNERS By Austin Hughes. Second edition published 1993 (reprinted 1997). 69 $ For non-specialist users – explores most of the widely-used modern types of motor and drive, including conventional and brushless DC, induction, stepping, synchronous and reluctance motors. 339 pages, in paperback. ESSENTIAL LINUX By Tim Williams. First pub­­lished 1992. 2nd edition 1996. $ 99 Widely regarded as the standard text on EMC, this book provides all the information necessary to meet the requirements of the EMC Directive. It includes chapters on standards, measurement techniques and design principles, including layout and grounding, digital and analog circuit design, filtering and shielding and interference sources. The four appendices give a design checklist and include useful tables, data and formulae. 299 pages, in soft cover. 92  Silicon Chip 92  Silicon Chip 85 $ THE CIRCUIT DESIGNER’S COMPANION Assumes no prior knowledge of TCP/IP, only a basic understanding of LAN access protocols, explaining all the elements and alternatives. Combines study questions with reference material. Examples of network designs and implementations are given. 518 pages, in paperback. Want to become more familiar with local area networks (LANs) without facing the challenge of a 400-page text? . Gives familiarity with the concepts involved and provides a start for reading more detailed texts. 191 pages, in paperback. Designed as a guide for professionals and a module text for electrical and mechanical engineering students. A step-by-step approach covering construction, how they work, how the motor behaves and how it is rated and selected. It may only be a small book but it has outstanding content! 186 pages in hardback. 65 $ By Steve Heath. Published 1997. $ 85 Provides all the information and software that is necessary for a PC user to install and use the freeware Linux operating system. It details, setp-by-step, how to obtain and configure the operating system and utilities. It also explains all of the key commands. The text is generously illustrated with screen shots and examples that show how the commands work. Includes a CD-ROM containing Linux version 1.3 and including all the interim updates, basic utilities and compilers with their associated documentation. 257 pages, in paperback. BOOKSHOP WANT TO SAVE 10%? SILICON CHIP SUBSCRIBERS AUTOMATICALLY QUALIFY FOR A 10% DISCOUNT ON ALL BOOK PURCHASES! ENQUIRING MINDS! (To subscribe, see page 57) ALL PRICES INCLUDE GST UNDERSTANDING TELEPHONE ELECTRONICS SETTING UP A WEB SERVER By Stephen J. Bigelow. Third edition published 1997 by Butterworth-Heinemann. $ 59 A very useful text for anyone wanting to become familiar with the basics of telephone technology. The 10 chapters explore telephone fundamentals, speech signal processing, telephone line interfacing, tone and pulse generation, ringers, digital transmission techniques (modems & fax machines) and much more. Ideal for students. 367 pages, in soft cover. GUIDE TO TV & VIDEO TECHNOLOGY By Eugene Trundle. First pub­­lished 1988. Second edition 1996. Eugene Trundle has written for many years in Television magazine and his latest book is right up to date on TV and video technology. The book includes both theory and practical servicing information and is ideal for both students and technicians. 382 pages, in paperback. $ 59 SILICON CHIP'S ELECTRONICS TEST BENCH First published 2000 A collection of the “most asked for” Test Equipment projects and features from the pages of Australia’s “most asked for” electronics magazine. 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Orders over $100 P&P free in Australia. AUST: Add $A5.50 per book NZ: Add $A10 per book, $A15 elsewhere By Simon Collin. Published 1997. $ 69 Covers all major platforms, software, links and web techniques. It details each step required to choose, install and configure the hardware and software elements, create an effective site and promote it successfully. 273 pages, in paperback DIGITAL ELECTRONICS – A PRACTICAL APPROACH By Richard Monk. Published 1998. With this book you can learn the principles and practice of digital electronics without leaving your desk, through the popular simulation applications, EASY-PC Pro XM and Pulsar. Alternatively, if you want to discover the applications through a thoroughly practical exploration of digital electronics, this is the book for you. A free floppy disk is included, featuring limited function versions of EASY-PC Professional XM and Pulsar. 249 pages, in paperback. 65 $ SILICON CHIP'S COMPUTER OMNIBUS First published 1999 Hints, tips, Upgrades and Fixes for your computer from articles published in SILICON CHIP in recent years. Covers DOS, Windows 3.1, 95, 98 and NT. A must for the computer user. $10.95 INC GST TAX INVOICE Your Name_________________________________________________ PLEASE PRINT Address ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________ Postcode_______________ Daytime Phone No. (______) __________________________________ STD Email___________________<at>_________________________________  Cheque/Money Order enclosed OR  Charge my credit card –  Bankcard  Visa Card  MasterCard No: Signature______________________Card expiry date PLUS P&P (if applic): $........................... TOTAL$ AU.............................. 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